Shloka 5.11.28

रावणान्तःपुर-पानभूमि-विचयः (Hanumān’s Survey of Rāvaṇa’s Inner Palace and Banquet Hall)

Devanagari script

शयनान्यत्र नारीणां शुभ्राणि बहुधा पुनः।परस्परं समाश्लिष्य काश्चित्सुप्ता वराङ्गनाः।।5.11.28।।

Transliteration

śayanāny atra nārīṇāṃ śubhrāṇi bahudhā punaḥ |

parasparaṃ samāśliṣya kāścit suptā varāṅganāḥ || 5.11.28 ||

Translation

There he saw many spotless beds of women; and some lovely women lay asleep, clasping one another.

Context

Hanuman saw many beds some unused and some occupied by lovely women sleeping, embracing one another.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• women of the palace (nārī, varāṅganāḥ)
• beds (śayana)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

The dharmic subtext is discernment and restraint: even amid intimate palace scenes, Hanumān remains ethically guarded and intent only on finding Sītā.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān, moving through the inner chambers, sees women’s sleeping arrangements—some beds unused and some occupied by sleeping women.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Moral vigilance and purity of intent during a sensitive search.